PEPPM COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Buy technology from 1,250+ brands without a separate bid process
EIST LLC holds PEPPM Contract 550702-002. K–14 schools, higher education, and government agencies can purchase directly under this competitively awarded contract.
Contract Number
550702-002
Category
General Hardware & Software
Contract Term
Sept 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2029
Products Available
999,000+
Brands
1,250+
ABOUT THIS CONTRACT
Your agency already has the authority to buy here
PEPPM contracts are competitively bid under California Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 20652, which means your school district, college, city, or agency can purchase directly from this contract without running your own solicitation. No RFP. No separate bid. Full compliance.
EIST LLC was awarded Contract 550702-002 for General Hardware and Software by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) in cooperation with PEPPM, a national cooperative purchasing program administered by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
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ORDERING PROCESS
Four steps from product to purchase order
1
Find your products
Browse or search the EIST catalog on this storefront by keyword, manufacturer name, SKU, or product category. Every product displayed shows the PEPPM contract price — no negotiation required, no hidden fees.
Need help finding a specific item or getting a quote for a large order? Contact Quinton Campbell directly at qcampbell@eistllc.com — same-business-day response guaranteed.
2
Build your PEPPM list or quote
Add products to your cart and generate a printable PEPPM quote. Your quote will be assigned a unique PEPPM list number. Print or save it — you'll attach it to your Purchase Order.
Required on every quote and PO
Reference "As per PEPPM Contract 550702-002" on your Purchase Order. This is how PEPPM tracks and protects your pricing.
3
Prepare your Purchase Order
Use your agency's standard PO form. Your Purchase Order must include:
- "As per PEPPM Contract 550702-002" clearly noted Your PEPPM list number from Step 2 Itemized products, quantities, and PEPPM unit prices Delivery address and Bill-To address Authorized signature and date
4
Submit to the PEPPM Clearinghouse
Email your completed Purchase Order and PEPPM quote to the PEPPM Clearinghouse. PEPPM will review, archive, and transmit your order to EIST for fulfillment.
PEPPM CLEARINGHOUSE EMAIL
Include your PO and PEPPM quote as attachments
EIST will acknowledge receipt of your Purchase Order within one business day and confirm your order status, delivery timeline, and any special handling requirements.
PRICING & DELIVERY
What you see is what you pay
All prices shown are your PEPPM contract prices — calculated at 30% markup over EIST's TD SYNNEX PartnerFirst authorized distributor cost and updated no less than once every five weeks. Prices are binding under Contract 550702-002 for the full contract term.
EIST does not charge the PEPPM Transaction Fee (1.75%) to Eligible Entities. That fee is absorbed by EIST as a cost of doing business under the contract.
FREE SHIPPING THRESHOLD
Orders $500+ to the same address ship free (FOB Destination)
ORDERS UNDER $500
Actual shipping cost added as a separate line item on invoice
TAX EXEMPTION
Most LEAs are tax-exempt. Provide your exemption certificate with your PO.
PAYMENT METHODS
Purchase Order or Procurement Card (P-Card)
RETURNS & WARRANTY
30-day returns. Full manufacturer warranty. No exceptions.
Hardware may be returned within 30 calendar days of delivery. Defective or nonconforming items are replaced or credited in full at no cost to your agency. Non-defective returns of unopened, unused items in original packaging are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
All products carry the full manufacturer's warranty. EIST passes the complete warranty through to your agency for every product sold — you deal with the same warranty process as if you had purchased directly from the manufacturer.
Software licenses are non-returnable once activated. Unactivated licenses may be returned within 30 days of delivery.
To initiate a return or warranty claim, contact EIST directly at qcampbell@eistllc.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can buy under Contract 550702-002
This contract is available to all Eligible Entities across all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. Eligible Entities include:
- K–12 public and charter school districts Community colleges and area vocational-technical schools Public libraries and state-approved private schools County governments, municipalities, and special districts State agencies and other political subdivisions Nonprofit higher education institutions Other tax-exempt public health, fire, and rescue organizations
If you are unsure whether your agency qualifies, contact EIST or visit www.PEPPM.org for the full list of eligible organizations.
CONTACT
One person. Direct access. Same-day response.
Every PEPPM customer deals directly with EIST's CEO — no call centers, no ticket queues, no hand-offs.
Quinton Campbell
Chief Executive Officer — EIST LLC
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1308A Talbert Ct SE, Washington, DC 20020
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Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM ET
Same-business-day response
EIST LLC (Excellence Is Standard Technology LLC) · PEPPM Contract 550702-002 · General Hardware and Software
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